Connecticut western news., 1887-10-05
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Facts and Gossip About Profession
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LEAGUE.-IncludinS the games played Sept go, the Detroits have won 77, lost Al; Chicago won 6S, lost 45; Philadelphia has won 69, lost 48; New York has won 66, lost B; Boston has 68; Washington has won 43, lost 73, and In dianapolis won 34, lost S5. AssoCIATIoN.-St. Louis has won 90 lost 35; Cincinnati has won 78 lost B; Louisville has won T2. lost 56; Baltimore has won Fl, lost 56; Athletic has won 61, lost 64; Brooklyn has won 57, lost 69; Metropolitans have won 40, lost S5, and Clevc- land has won 36. lost 89.
 Burdock has got back to his old place on the Boston nine.
 The directors of the Newark Base Ball Club met on Monday to discuss matters pertaining to the club, but came to no definite conclusion, action affecting the future of the organiza- ton. All of the players were paid in full on Saturday, and none were released. It was rlmored the club would disband, and it was thought that the directors would take action to this end last night, but they say that the matter was not discussed in the meeting.
 Hankinson is doing some remarkable work for the Indians.
 President Ward of the Ball Players Brother hood acknowledged that the reported in tervi which the Pittsburg reporters had with him was mainly correct. There was nothing new in the matter now.
 Concerning the sale of players, Al. Spauld- , and it is felt that no player is worth $10, 900 to . club to keep, although he may be worth $20, 900 to some other club to secure. It is current talk that Williamson and Clarkson ~ill leave the,club at the end of the present season, the former to go to Philadelphia, the latter to Boston. Big figures will be paid in both cases-not over $7.5OO Philadelphia wants Williamson very badly. His knowledge of the game, wonderful quickness in securing and handling tho ball and his unsurpassed one of the greatest players in the country, and he would be worth to Philadelphia all that will be paid for him. Al. Spalding knows that Clarkson is anxious to go to his home in Boston and be near his parents, relatives and friends Clarkson would undoubtedly be will ing to pay something for his release. 50 eager is he to get away, but, of course, this will not be done. Tho cases of these two men fore shadow great changes for next season, all of | which will make matters interesting for lovers | of the game.
 Although no offer has been made, still Com | iskey would like to secure Hankinson to play third base for the St. Louis club,
 At "A special meeting of tho New England | Base Ball Leaguc it was voted to allow the championship record to stand as it now is, Portland and Lowe being tied for first place, | and that the tie be played off by series of under contract for the season will be allowed to play
 O'Rourkc has an injured leg.
 All the members of the Newark nine, with | tine exception of Stoyey and Miller, are re served for next season. The players were lieved from duty, and will go to their homes bu. the club has not dsbanded. Little Miller and George Washington Stovey are released for good.
 Manager Powers of the Jersey City Bal Club says that the financial troubles between tho players and tho directors has not vet beer arranged. He believed, however, that tho matter would be settled shortly. The players have been warned against talking abont tho matter, and they refuse to be interviewed.